Luella Maphis and Joseph Franklin Wisman

JOSEPH FRANKLIN WISMAN, son of SARAH ORVICK and WILLIAM F. WISMAN, was born January 19, 1864 in Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia,²¹⁴⁷ and died March 18, 1939 in Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{677, 2147, 5335} He is buried in Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Cemetery, Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{677, 5335}

He married LUELLA MAPHIS on October 22, 1882 in Shenandoah County, Virginia,⁹⁶ daughter of PHOEBE ANN RODGERS and REUBEN MAPHIS. She was born May 6, 1866 in Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia,^{2147, 5335} and died September 30, 1956 in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{2147, 5335} She is buried in Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Cemetery, Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{677, 5335}

• Descendant Reports
  • William Scott Descendant Report (Ancestor of Luella Maphis)

Children of LUELLA MAPHIS and JOSEPH FRANKLIN WISMAN:

1. FLORA BELLE WISMAN, b. May 15, 1883, Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia;^{677, 56, 2147} m. CHARLES M. SWEENEY on December 24, 1911 in Shenandoah County, Virginia⁹⁶; d. September 29, 1973, Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{677, 56, 5335}
2. OTIS WISMAN, b. September 9, 1884, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia;^{684, 8} m. SARAH ELIZABETH HITE on August 12, 1903 in Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia^{96, 688}; d. March 18, 1974, Memorial Hospital, Cumberland County, Virginia.^{56, 697, 1441}
3. BABY WISMAN, b. November 8, 1886, Shenandoah County, Virginia;⁶⁷⁷ d. November 21, 1886;⁶⁷⁷ bur. Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Cemetery, Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia.⁶⁷⁷
4. HARRISON EARL WISMAN, b. January 1, 1888, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia;^{56, 679, 8} m. MARIAN NEFF PENCE on September 26, 1912 in Shenandoah County, Virginia⁹⁶; d. December 5, 1981, Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{677, 56, 2151, 5335}
5. ERNEST E. WISMAN, b. April 19, 1890, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia;⁸ m. ERVA LORRAINE PEER on September 18, 1924 in Washington, District of Columbia¹⁸⁰⁰; d. September 26, 1969, Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{677, 56, 5335}
6. SELIA AGATHA WISMAN, b. March 8, 1892; d. July 21, 1892; bur. Saint Lukes Lutheran Church Cemetery, Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia.⁴⁵⁶
7. JAMES BLAINE WISMAN, b. February 19, 1893, Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia;^{56, 13060} m. MARY HESTER FRAVEL on April 4, 1914 in Toms Brook, Shenandoah, Virginia^{96, 2149}; d. February 15, 1973, Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{56, 677, 5335}
8. GRACE CATHERINE WISMAN, b. April 6, 1895, St. Luke, Shenandoah County, Virginia;^{56, 1809} m. RICHARD HENRY PAINTER on December 10, 1913 in Hagerstown, Maryland⁴⁵⁶; d. June 13, 1987, Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.^{56, 456, 5335}

Personal Information

• Joseph Franklin Wisman was a member of the Church of the Brethren. ¹³⁰⁵⁹

Work History

Marriage Announcements and News

Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, October 26, 1932²⁶⁶⁶

Shenandoah Couple Observe Golden Wedding—

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Wisman, prominent citizens of Shenandoah county, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of their son adn daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Wisman, in Edinburg. Their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were present to commemorate their marriage, which took place October 22, 1882.

Mr. Wisman is now 68 years old and his wife is 66. They both enjoy good health and are active in their home and community. They reared a family of five children, all of whom are living and were present at the celebration, which was in the nature of a family gathering. Others present were the Rev. Ed. L. Miller and his two daughters.

Mr. Wisman is one of the best known citizens in Shenandoah county, having served for twentyfour years as supervisor from Madison District. He retired from that office last March. Before marriage Mrs. Wisman was Miss Luella Maphis.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wisman was decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums. The sumptiously laden dinner table was also decorated with chrysanthemums. The honored couple received many handsome gifts.

The children who attended the celebration are: Mrs. Charles M. (Flora) Sweeney, Maurertown; Otis Wisman, Cumberland, Md.; Harry E. Wisman, Edinburg; Ernest Wisman, Saumsville; Blaine Wisman, Toms Brook; Mrs. R. H. (Grace) Painter, Edinburg.

Other members of the families present were: Charles M. Sweeney and children, Emmett, Hilda and Tommy; Mrs. Otis Wisman, daughter, Frankie, and son-in-law and their little daughter, Mary daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Straw Elizabeth all from Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Harry E. Wisman and children, Louise, Paul and Iva May Wisman; Mrs. Ernest Wisman and children, Boby and Douglas; Mrs. Blaine Wisman and daughters, Mildred and Elaine; and the Rev. Ed. L. Miller and daughters, Eleanor and Dorothy. Also, there were Mrs. Mollie Neeb, of Woodstock, who is s sister of Mr. J. F. Wisman and Mrs. Laura Bryant, of Woodstock, who is a sister of Mrs. Wisman.

Newspaper Articles

Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, September 12, 1934²⁵⁷³

Give Birthday Party—

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Wisman, of Narrow Passage, entertained a number of friends at a birthday party given in honor of their son, Otis Wisman, Sunday evening.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wisman and daughter, Mary; M. and Mrs. Martin, of Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Wisman, of Saumsville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney and family, of Maurertown; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Painter, of near Narrow Passage; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wisman and family and Mrs. Laura Bryant of Woodstock and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hite, of Hemburg.

Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, January 19, 1938²⁶⁶¹

Honor J. F. Wisman—

EDINBURG, Jan. 18.—A family party was held Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wisman when their children gathered to celebrate Mr. Wisman's birthday. A most pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Wisman and children, Jospeh and Marie of Toms Brook; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney and son, Tommy, of Maurertown; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wisman and son , Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wisman and sons, Douglas and Bobby; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Painter and daughters, Mildred Elaine and Wanda Lee, of Edinburg.

Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, September 30, 1938²⁶⁶²

EDINBURG, Sept. 29.—J. F. Wisman and son, Harry E. Wisman with a party of relatives from Sugar Grove W. Va. enjoyed a trip thru Shenandoah Caverns Sunday. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Mitchell and sons, Billy and Kurtl, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Mitchell and daughters, Norene, Betty and Josephine, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mitchell and family, Margane, Marie, Ann Gee, Jacqueline, Harold and Peggy, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hoover and daughter, Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. Marshel Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Mitchell, Jacob F. Mitchell and Mrs. ALma Donald and son, Billy, all of Sugar Grove.

At noon the party was joint at the "Island" at Lanta Mills by Mrs. J. F. Wisman, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wisman and sons, Bobby and Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Painter and daughters, Mildred, Elaine and Wanda Lee where a picnic dinner was served.

Obituaries

Daily News-Record, March 20, 1939¹³⁰⁵⁹

J. F. Wiseman Dies Suddenly

Well Known Shenandoah County Farmer Found Dead

EDINBURG, March 19.—The entire community was shocked last Saturday night to learn the news of the death of Joseph F. Wiseman, well known farmer and former Shenandoah county supervisor.

When Mr. Wiseman failed to return home from his farm at the usual hour, a search was made and he was found in the orchard on his farm near town at 8:00 o'clock.

He was in his usual health during the day, having been burning trash in the orchard Saturday, and it was near the fire that his son, Ernest Wiseman found his body. Death was due to heart trouble.

Mr. Wiseman was a son of the late William F. and Sarah Orvick Wiseman and was born at St. Luke Jan. 19, 1864, He spent his entire life in the Shenandoah county. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren since boyhood.

For the past six years he had served as road commissioner and for the past 24 years as county supervisor from the Madison district. Mr. Wiseman was known for his charitable acts and will be missed by both old and young. In spite of his age, he was one of the most active sportsmen of the county. He took an active part in the restocking of local forests and streams with wild life and fish and made large contributions to this cause.

Fifty-eight years ago he was married to Luella Maphis who survives along with the following children: Mrs. Charles Sweeny of Maurertown, Mrs. R. H. Painter of near Edinburg, Otis Wiseman of Cumberland, Md., Harry E. Wiseman of Edinburg and Ernest Wiseman of Toms Brook. Seventeen grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives.

Census Records

Date	Location	Enumerated Names
June 11, 1880675	Stonewall Township, Shenandoah, Virginia	Reuben Maphis Phoebe Ann Rodgers Laura Bell Maphis Luella Maphis
June 25, 1900674	Stonewall Township, Shenandoah, Virginia	Joseph Franklin Wisman Luella Maphis Flora Belle Wisman Otis Wisman Harrison Earl Wisman Ernest E. Wisman James Blaine Wisman Grace Catherine Wisman
April 16, 1910680	Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia	Joseph Franklin Wisman Luella Maphis Flora Belle Wisman Otis Wisman Harrison Earl Wisman Ernest E. Wisman James Blaine Wisman Grace Catherine Wisman Sarah Elizabeth Hite Zelia Elizabeth Wisman Mary Ola Wisman
January 3, 1920681	Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia	Joseph Franklin Wisman Luella Maphis Ernest E. Wisman
April 7, 1930682	Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia	Joseph Franklin Wisman Luella Maphis
April 6, 19402492	Edinburg, Shenandoah, Virginia	Luella Maphis Flora Belle Wisman Carl M. Sweeney Mildred Agatha Painter